The album, featuring instrumental moments as affecting as the lyrical, consists of newly interpreted obscure delights picked out from 20 years of King Creosote’s treasure chest of a back catalogue. Intended to be heard as a single experience, Diamond Mine produces a near classical suite of emotion ranging from cracked despair to patched-up euphoria. Described by King Creosote as a ‘soundtrack to a romanticised version of a life lived in a scottish coastal village’, the record weaves in slices of Fife life, bike wheels, spring tides, tea cups and café chatter to produce a beautiful, unique and timeless album.
Domino Records
Immunity
King Creosote & Jon Hopkins Lyrics
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You said you'd always be fine
And you said you'd never stop
Coming 'round in the dead of night
You said forever was unkind
You've answered my prayer For a worthless diamond in our carbon lives
And you said you'd never stop
Coming 'round in the dead of night
You said forever was unkind~
The lyrics of King Creosote & Jon Hopkins's song Immunity begin with the line “You’ve answered my prayer, for a worthless diamond in our carbon lives”. This line speaks to the idea that the person the singer is addressing has brought something valuable and precious into an otherwise mundane and empty existence. The use of the metaphor of a “worthless diamond” in our “carbon lives” is a powerful one, as it speaks to the fact that even the smallest amount of light, color, or beauty can make a huge difference in an otherwise bleak world.
The remainder of the verse speaks of the person’s reassurances that they will always be there, that they will never leave, and that they understand the harsh realities of forever. The repetition of these lines serves to reinforce the importance of the person’s words and the significance of their presence in the singer’s life.
Overall, this section of the song is a poignant reflection on the importance of human connection and the role that love and companionship can play in bringing light into even the darkest corners of our lives. The lyrics evoke a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the people who make a difference in our lives, even in small ways.
Line by Line Meaning
You've answered my prayer For a worthless diamond in our carbon lives
You have fulfilled my desire for something seemingly insignificant in our mundane existence
You said you'd always be fine
You promised to be okay no matter what
And you said you'd never stop
You assured me of your unwavering commitment
Coming 'round in the dead of night
You will always be there for me, even in the darkest hours
You said forever was unkind
You acknowledged that the idea of eternity can be painful and difficult to understand
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: JON HOPKINS
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Imphepho
Couldn't find any official lyrics,
this is what I hear:
(edit, thanks everyone :))
“You've answered my prayer for a worthless diamond
In our carbon lives
You said you’d always be fine
And you said you’d never stop
Coming ‘round in the dead of the night
You said forever was unkind”
Love this song so much <3
Michael Nuzzo
OFFICIAL LYRICS:
You've answered my prayer for a worthless diamond in our carbon lives
You said you'd always be fine
And you said you'd never stop coming 'round in the dead of night
You said forever was unkind
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O.
When I close my eyes listening to this, it feels like I'm floating above a pasture of clouds during sunset.
Truly beautiful.
Mannat Gupta
I am so moved. I don't think I'll ever be the same after listening to this EP. This is so much more than just music. Jon Hopkins, you truly amazing man.♥ I wished more people of my age group were exposed to such stuff. This is so so precious. The music, his voice, everything.
Ariel emerald
@Osíris Lycan its the same vocals by king creosote on both versions, they're just mixed louder so you can hear them better on the asleep version. jon and king creosote did an award nominated album together called Diamond Mine
Osíris Lycan
i dont know if youre already familiar with, but some "out of mind" sound/music/images is from Sigur Ros. One of my fav bands ever
Osíris Lycan
@Kelly Merrill do you know who is the singer from the original version?
Kelly Merrill
The voice is king creosote, differnt artist
Mohamed Mujamil
You just said what I wanted to tell.
Francis Lintgren
Jon Hopkins with King Creosote in the studio of Sigur Ros = the best of different creative worlds coming together. So blissful... <3
Imphepho
Couldn't find any official lyrics,
this is what I hear:
(edit, thanks everyone :))
“You've answered my prayer for a worthless diamond
In our carbon lives
You said you’d always be fine
And you said you’d never stop
Coming ‘round in the dead of the night
You said forever was unkind”
Love this song so much <3